Asif Ali

Asif Ali dropped into the world on February 4, 1986, right in Thodupuzha, nestled in Kerala’s green pocket, Idukki. The guy’s been making some serious noise in Malayalam cinema for a while now. He isn’t just an actor—he’s rocking the producer hat too. You might’ve seen his face lighting up screens in flicks like Sunday Holiday (2017), which is one of those movies you end up watching on a lazy monsoon afternoon and somehow, it just clicks. Then there’s Kettiyollaanu Ente Maalakha (2019), a film that quietly tugs at your heartstrings without making a big fuss about it, and Anuraga Karikkin Vellam (2016), which totally nails that whole messy, funny, bittersweet family vibe. Off-screen, he’s not exactly living the stereotypical bachelor-actor life either. Asif’s been married to Zama Mazreen since 2013. No tabloid drama, just a solid partnership, which is honestly kind of refreshing these days. They’ve got two kids together, and from the occasional public glimpses, it seems like he’s a pretty hands-on dad—definitely more "dad jokes and cricket in the backyard" than "red carpet and sunglasses at night." His journey in movies isn’t just about ticking off box office hits. There’s this steady, genuine quality to his work, like he picks roles that fit him instead of the other way around. Whether he’s playing the everyday guy or someone with a bit more edge, there’s an authenticity you can’t fake. Asif’s story isn’t just about chasing fame; it’s more about carving out a space where he gets to be himself—on and off the screen.